Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Pep Love relocated with his family to Oakland, California as a teenager. In Oakland, he partnered with fellow rapper Jaybiz to create the group, The Prose. The Prose was later incorporated into the underground hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics, in 1995.
Pep Love made his recording debut on Casual's 1993 release, Fear Itself.[1]
The Prose released their debut album, The Shamen, in 1993. The album featured appearances from Hiero members, Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Casual.
Pep Love released his solo debut album, Ascension in 2001 and Ascension Side C in 2003, through the Hieroglpyphics' self-owned, independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. He also contributed significantly to both of the Hieroglyphics' studio albums, 3rd Eye Vision in 1998, and Full Circle in 2003.
The Grind
Pep Love Lyrics
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Uhhh
We don't give a fuck about ya
Makin the dolla makin ya holla
Breakin all of the rules
To turn it out y'all
Awaken the scholar
The priest the popes
They can douse y'all
With dreams and hopes in the sky
Beyond the clouds
Beyond the crowds and the shrouds
In disguise
Bullshit, endless lies
Manifest destiny tries the best in me
Eyes focused upon the prize
Mucho dinero needed for me to proceed
With careful strokes of genius
Feedin my family
Fiendish for the feeling of a Franklin
Fearful of no man
But self in self is no man
I'm an anomaly known as spirit
And when I'm in need
I express fresh, thresh the field
Assess my yield
From what I did apply my will
Still I pray
For each and every bill I pay
With diligent intent to get skrilla
All the illegitimate need
Is to feel a little bit of success
Acquisition get em out that
Position of stress on ya mind
Got money on mine, wheelin and dealin
The new design for your appeal and delight
Dynamite for good times
And granite for negativity
The planet is mine
We on the grind
Chorus:
Constant elevation
Swimmin in my amenities
Livin with ease
(Dollar bill yall)
The only color is green
Know what I mean?
From dusk till dawn
It's still on
My exponential growth expands
Extra potential both
Detrimental and essential don't
Brand it candid let your kinfolks
Conceptualize the uprising
Metropolitic enterprising
Look into my eyes and realize
The size capitalize ya lives
And don't recognize the plots
They would devise to stop
The money mission 'cause my intuition
Guides me not from the payin
I'm obeyin my call
Parlayin my skill, playin my ball
Relayin the all is in y'all
Fizzin and bubblin through ya conscience
Ambition ya mission accomplished
Dividends invested
We livin in an adolescent time of mankind
At a lessened standards of life
That I must attain
Reparations so I step with patience
Much to gain, plus
Bust the same passionate prose
And mash for the cash in it
With imaginative magical masterpieces
Listenin in position to blitz and bomb
The bitch in you individuals
Don't let it get you in a critical situation
With your ass out ancient
Stay original and get ya dough
Inclined to find yourself
A little bit richer, livin divine
We on the grind
Chorus (2x)
My empty hands tempt me
To implement these plans
Blueprints and templates for power movements
Poetical concrete, gems in my hymns
Form jewels in my DNA, strands in my stanzas
Transfer to me in a question and answer
Combined in blindin speed, further advancement
Infinite amount of choices, limited chances
Don't be timid intimidated and disenchanted
Step in the arena chumps, raise ya lances
Prepare to joust but first put on ya dancin
Shoes to hit the canvas
Stand up and fight, we get ya hyped
'cause hip hop is propaganda
Tools that I brandish
Can dish panic and manic depressiveness
Get ya lost like Atlantis
We forge ahead for the advantage
Of federal notes, rockin ya boats
Leavin ya beats in bandages
Chorus (2x)
The song "The Grind" by Pep Love is a message of determination and perseverance in pursuit of success, particularly financial success. Pep Love talks about breaking the rules and defying expectations, stretching himself to the limit in order to provide for his family. He recognizes the lies and false promises that can distract people from their true goals, but he also acknowledges that the pursuit of wealth takes patience, skill, and an unshakable resolve. Pep Love speaks of "constant elevation" and a desire to expand his potential, even if it involves taking risks or facing opposition. He uses vivid imagery to convey his message, drawing on metaphors of swimming, branding, and jousting to illustrate his points.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhhh
Introduction sound
We don't give a fuck about ya
We don't care about you or your opinions
Makin the dolla makin ya holla
Making money and receiving applause
Breakin all of the rules
Breaking societal norms and expectations
To turn it out y'all
To succeed greatly
Awaken the scholar
Embracing knowledge and education
The priest the popes
All people, regardless of religious affiliation
Without a doubt y'all
There's no doubt in our success
They can douse y'all
They can try to diminish us
With dreams and hopes in the sky
With aspirations and ambitions beyond reach
Beyond the clouds
Farther than one could imagine
Beyond the crowds and the shrouds
Outside the conventions and limitations of society
In disguise
Hidden from plain sight
Bullshit, endless lies
Falsehoods and deceit
Manifest destiny tries the best in me
The idea of achieving success through a sense of fate or destiny
Eyes focused upon the prize
Concentrating on the goal
Mucho dinero needed for me to proceed
A large sum of money is necessary for advancement
With careful strokes of genius
Strategic and clever decision-making
Feedin my family
Providing for my loved ones
Fiendish for the feeling of a Franklin
Desiring the satisfaction of financial gain
Fearful of no man
Not being afraid of others
But self in self is no man
Being self-sufficient
I'm an anomaly known as spirit
Being unique and independent
And when I'm in need
When I require assistance
I express fresh, thresh the field
Being original and innovative
Assess my yield
Evaluate my earnings
From what I did apply my will
From my efforts I can achieve my goals
Still I pray
Despite my efforts, I still hope for success
For each and every bill I pay
To settle all of my expenses
With diligent intent to get skrilla
With focused effort to acquire wealth
All the illegitimate need
Those who have obtained success through deceitful means
Is to feel a little bit of success
To experience even a small victory
Acquisition get em out that
Gaining wealth gets people out of poverty
Position of stress on ya mind
Financial struggles cause mental health problems
Got money on mine, wheelin and dealin
Thinking about money and making deals
The new design for your appeal and delight
A new plan to attract and please people
Dynamite for good times
Exciting and enjoyable experiences
And granite for negativity
Steadfastness against negative influences
The planet is mine
Claiming control and power
We on the grind
Continuing to work hard and achieve
Constant elevation
Continually increasing success
Swimmin in my amenities
Enjoying the luxuries of success
Livin with ease
Living comfortably
(Dollar bill yall)
Repeating the value of wealth
The only color is green
Money is the only important thing
Know what I mean?
Do you understand?
From dusk till dawn
Working all day and night
It's still on
The work never stops
My exponential growth expands
My success multiplies rapidly
Extra potential both
Increased capabilities
Detrimental and essential don't
Elements that can help or hurt success
Brand it candid let your kinfolks
To be honest, even with family
Conceptualize the uprising
Envisioning a successful rebellion
Metropolitic enterprising
Working towards success in metropolitan areas
Look into my eyes and realize
Understand my determination and drive
The size capitalize ya lives
Making the most of the potential we have
And don't recognize the plots
Don't fall for deceptive plans
They would devise to stop
Plans that hinder success
The money mission 'cause my intuition
Money is the goal I follow through deep feelings
Guides me not from the payin
Avoiding distractions from earning
I'm obeyin my call
Following my purpose and passion
Parlayin my skill, playin my ball
Using my talents to succeed
Relayin the all is in y'all
Sharing my message that success is attainable
Fizzin and bubblin through ya conscience
Feeling inspired and motivated
Ambition ya mission accomplished
Success comes with ambition and effort
Dividends invested
Using earnings to create more wealth
We livin in an adolescent time of mankind
Society is still developing and growing
At a lessened standards of life
Currently living with lower standards than we could
That I must attain
The standard of living I desire
Reparations so I step with patience
Compensation for past injustices, I wait patiently for it
Much to gain, plus
Opportunities for great wealth
Bust the same passionate prose
Continuing to express my drive with the same intensity
And mash for the cash in it
Working hard for financial gain
With imaginative magical masterpieces
Creating works of art with creativity and excellence
Listenin in position to blitz and bomb
Preparing to attack with determination
The bitch in you individuals
Negativity in people that stops progress
Don't let it get you in a critical situation
Don't let negativity harm you
With your ass out ancient
Being left behind in time
Stay original and get ya dough
Be yourself and succeed
Inclined to find yourself
Motivated to find success
A little bit richer, livin divine
Becoming wealthier and living comfortably
My empty hands tempt me
Being driven by a desire for financial gain
To implement these plans
To put ideas into action
Blueprints and templates for power movements
Strategies for gaining power
Poetical concrete, gems in my hymns
Lyrics with meaning and power
Form jewels in my DNA, strands in my stanzas
Inherently talented and gifted in music
Transfer to me in a question and answer
Learning and growing through self-questioning
Combined in blindin speed, further advancement
Combining knowledge and action for quick success
Infinite amount of choices, limited chances
Opportunities are endless, but time is limited
Don't be timid intimidated and disenchanted
Don't be afraid and discouraged
Step in the arena chumps, raise ya lances
Be brave and ready to fight
Prepare to joust but first put on ya dancin
Be ready for battle, but don't forget to enjoy life
Shoes to hit the canvas
A metaphor for being ready to fight
Stand up and fight, we get ya hyped
Motivating others to fight and succeed
'cause hip hop is propaganda
Using music to spread a message
Tools that I brandish
Weapons I use to succeed
Can dish panic and manic depressiveness
Success can cause stress and anxiety
Get ya lost like Atlantis
Failure can lead to feeling lost and hopeless
We forge ahead for the advantage
Continuing to work hard for success
Of federal notes, rockin ya boats
The power of money and its influence
Leavin ya beats in bandages
Becoming severely hurt from financial struggles
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carter, Simon James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Ioele
My favorite Pep Love Jam!!!
lowkaydottor
Instrumental is fire an Pep never fails to smash a beat
AudioDiversity
spoken like a true bay area playa
DjWugz10
original shit by pep love this album is a hiero classic
PsyintZ
Pep is such a fukkin' beast!...
S T
he's the best in hiero imho.
FoKa LoR
Del
Bitcoin, Bibles and Bystanders
(3:48) nothin was given? Come on please.. poised divine? poisoned mind - imprisoned in the grind! Unforgiven.
Young
My 48 acres and and a mule.. I need it. lol
Marvin W.
yeah classics